Local men arrested in baler theft

August 2, 2012

From Press, Staff Reports

Two local men have been charged with stealing a hay baler in Clay County, according to published reports.

Kenneth Johnson, 39, of Mathiston and Johnathan Clinton Hill, 28, of Maben were arrested July 25 as the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, the Mississippi Agricultural Theft Bureau and the Choctaw Sheriff’s Department The individuals were charged with grand larceny in connection with the theft of a hay baler on Highway 47 in Clay County, the Daily Times Leader of West Point reported last week.

Johnson is charged with one count of grand larceny and Hill is charged with two counts. Both were incarcerated at the Clay County Jail as of Friday waiting an initial arraignment in Clay County Justice Court, the newspaper reported.

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott stated that the investigation is ongoing in recovering more stolen property and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 494-2896 or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151.

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